The genus Hebe is a treasure trove of more than 100 species and subspecies of medium-sized to dwarf evergreen shrubs with outstanding ornamental features, both of flower and leaf. Native to New Zealand, these plants are grown in Australia, the western United States, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe. Many species boast handsome foliage, ranging from a rich, glittering green to gray, silver, bronze, red, and violet. This definitive volume provides a wealth of information about the native habitats, preferred growing conditions, cultivation, and history of hebes, and an A–Z guide to all the known species and most horticulturally valuable hybrids. Also included are the many attractive Hebe relatives: Heliohebe, ×Heohebe, Parahebe, and Chionohebe. For gardeners, growers, and nurseries, this is the definitive volume on these aristocrats among ornamental shrubs.
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A timely and gardener-friendly book. -- Trevor Nottle Department of Further Education Employment Science and Technology 20060701 This definitive volume provides a wealth of information about the native habitats, preferred growing conditions, cultivation, and history of hebes, and an A-Z guide to all the known species and most horticulturally valuable hybrids. For gardeners, growers, and nurseries, this is the definitive volume on these aristocrats among ornamental shrubs. U. C. Santa Cruz Currents Online 20060828 An essential reference for every hebe enthusiast. ... The fascinating history of the genus and its cultivation throughout the world may stimulate armchair gardeners, but the chapter on propogation ... will be the highlight that rouses them from their armchairs to turn towards the potting shed. -- Martin Searle Plant Heritage 20070802
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The genus Hebe is a treasure trove of more than 100 species and subspecies of medium-sized to dwarf evergreen shrubs with outstanding ornamental features, both of flower and leaf. For gardeners, growers, and nurseries, this is the definitive volume on these aristocrats among ornamental shrubs.
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If there is one group of garden plants that is really identified with New Zealand, it is the genus Hebe. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Zealand, United Kingdom, Graham Hutchins, County Park Nursery, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Jack Hobbs, Central Otago, Leonard Cockayne, Ruahine Range, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Joseph Beattie Armstrong, Marlborough Sounds, Thomas Frederick Cheeseman, Rangitata River, George Simpson, North America, Pacific Northwest, East Cape, Julius Haast, South Canterbury, Lucy Moore, North Cape, North Otago, Seaward Kaikoura Range, Wairau River New!
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If there is one group of garden plants that is really identified with New Zealand, it is the genus Hebe. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Zealand, United Kingdom, Graham Hutchins, County Park Nursery, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Jack Hobbs, Central Otago, Leonard Cockayne, Ruahine Range, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Joseph Beattie Armstrong, Marlborough Sounds, Thomas Frederick Cheeseman, Rangitata River, George Simpson, North America, Pacific Northwest, East Cape, Julius Haast, South Canterbury, Lucy Moore, North Cape, North Otago, Seaward Kaikoura Range, Wairau River New!
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- A Visit to the United Kingdom by Rachael Bell in Front Matter, and page 29
- Hebes and Parahebes by Douglas Chalk on page 28, and Back Matter
- Gardening With Hebes by Chris Wheeler on page 29, and Back Matter
- Trees and Shrubs: Hardy in the British Isles (Volume II: D-M) by W. J. Bean in Back Matter
- The British Isles (Cambridge Regional Geography) by A. V. Hardy in Back Matter
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